"It is my advice that the law and public policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia prohibit a college or university from including ’sexual orientation,’ ‘gender identity,’ ‘gender expression,’ or like classification as a protected class within its non-discrimination
policy absent specific authorization from the General Assembly.”

So writes Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli, II, in a letter to Presidents, Rectors, and Visitors of Virginia's Public Universities. WaPo story here; Think Progress here.

UPDATE: The Governor has issued a "directive" that takes a contrary approach; WaPo story here and analysis here.